can zinc cause electrolysis on copper pipe and fittings
2007-02-28 11:26:02 · 5 answers · asked by cms0769 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes. That is why straps, clamps and clip designed to fasten copper piping are ''clad'' with a thin coat of copper.
2007-02-28 11:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweating is best answer, but be careful not to catch surrounding on fire. Instead of compression, look into sharkbite(push on fittings). They can be found at Home Depot and maybe Lowes, etc. They just push on and are great in a pinch. Compression ftgs will work if put on properly, but can leak if tightened to much or not enough. So if you can't solder, or hire it done, i would look into the push ftgs.
2016-03-29 04:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY dissimilar metals in contact with each other will corrode via electrolysis.
2007-02-28 12:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by NubbY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-28 18:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.....copper for copper, as in straps or "U" straps .....or use plastic straps
lic. gen. contractor
2007-02-28 12:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋